More smoke and heat is expected across the Pikes Peak Region Thursday as morning temperatures quickly rise, prompting another Heat Advisory for most of the day.

There will be "dangerous" heat levels across portions of the southeast plains for today and Friday, according to the National Weather Service in Pueblo. The high temperatures could break record highs for Thursday, which is 97 degrees for Colorado Springs.

The heat advisory will start at 11 a.m. as temperatures "soar" into the 90s and stay there all afternoon, according to Gazette news partner KOAA. The advisory won't be finished until 8 p.m.

"You'll also see haze and smoke from several large ongoing wildfires in western Colorado and other western states. This will lead to moderate impacts to air quality," said KOAA Meteorologist

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